Thread: Advice for a complete beginner in a new region

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Welcome to the forum.
All good advice above but I will add you dont need to have a license to get outdoors and you will learn a lot simply by going for a few walks and keeping your eyes ears and nose open and simply becoming aware of your surroundings/the weather/the wind/the sun.
Living in the bay of hawks I would suggest a compass and a pair of binos would/should be your first purchase after your safe, at least then you can be out hunting with your binos while waiting for your FAL which could take many months.

Indeed, this is what I was planning to do. Any tips as to good locations in the bay that are not to far from Hastings/Napier? I am planning for a day trip in a couple of weeks.